Clinton, NC · Sampson County
Itinerant Merchant and Peddler License Application
This application requests an itinerant merchant or peddler license from the Clinton Police Department for individuals planning to sell goods or services within the city.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects the applicant’s personal and business details, proposed dates and location, products or services, advertising plans, and vehicle information when applicable. It also includes a sworn statement, zoning and police certification sections, and a checklist of supporting items. Submit the completed application to the Clinton Police Department at least ten days before the planned use; the form states that a separate permit is required for each individual conducting sales.
Who needs it
Individuals planning to conduct itinerant merchant or peddler sales in Clinton should submit this application to the Clinton Police Department at least ten days before the planned use.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs before a notary using the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat, which includes the notary’s signature, printed name, seal, and commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Itinerant Merchant and Peddler License Application from the City of Clinton.
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Fill Out the Form
Provide applicant, business, sales, location, advertising, and vehicle details as applicable; gather the listed supporting items.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the application during the online notarization session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the Clinton Police Department at least ten days before the planned use.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Clinton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for a Clinton itinerant merchant or peddler license?
- Complete the application and submit it to the Clinton Police Department at least ten days before your planned use. Include the supporting items listed on the form that apply to you.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant’s signature appears with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. Sign before a commissioned online notary, and confirm with the city or town if unsure whether the notarized document will be accepted.
- Can I complete this notarization online in North Carolina?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law, but its program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both the signer and notary to be physically inside North Carolina; it is not remote online notarization.
- What supporting items does the application list?
- The checklist includes a surety bond, zoning compliance signature, property-owner statement, employee photographs, identification, fingerprints, criminal history check, and application fee. Food trucks must include a health permit copy.